Artificial Life: Two Wolves | JayWon

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JUNGWON's POV

My encounter with him earlier still bugs me until now. Why didn't he recognized me? I'm sure it wasn't the scent-masking spray's fault. Even if he can't smell my scent, he could've still recognized me through my eyes which he didn't. Or was he really just pretending and he'll grab me for interrogation when I'm alone? That thought just made me more scared. Then I felt Sunoo nudged me using his elbow.

''Are you okay?'' He hesitantly asked. Should I tell him? But they're close, what if he tells Jay after? Nope, I won't spill. Not now. I just showed him a small smile in response. But I was dumbfounded when he halted infront of me.

''It's still pretty early. Want to eat ice cream?'' He tiled his head and I mentally smiled. He knows me so damn well when something is running on my head but he won't bug me for answers instead he waits for me to open up myself when I'm ready and to cheer me a little, he treats me my favorite snacks. This is one side of him that I deeply admired. All my life I've been hiding from everyone else so it was hard for me to be open. So I was really lucky to have Sunoo as a friend because he doesn't force anything out of me. That's one thing why I trusted him when I told him about my biggest secret.

''If you insist.'' I beamed at him and we made our way out of the campus to hopefully find an ice cream shop. Luckily, we found one at the next block. It's owned by a middle aged kind woman which turned out be a pack member from Heeseung hyung's pack. I let Sunoo order for us as I find for a good seat. I chose the one near the windows. Within a few minutes, Sunoo approached me holding a tray of 2 large cups of ice cream. I was thankful that he chose chocolate for me because I can't bear eating mint chocolate.

''Have you thought of an audition piece? The audition will be held next week.'' Sunoo muttered while swallowing a big scoop of ice cream. Part of me hoped that he forgets convincing me about that stupid audition.

''I'll search for ideas later.''

''OOOOH I can help! You can even bring your guitar! We can record at home then I can accompany you with my---hold on a sec.'' His phone started ringing. When he saw the caller ID, literally stopped and process everything before finally accepting the call.

''Hey...uh I'm at an ice cream shop near the university...duhhh eating ice cream...I'm with Jungwon...wait'' Then he looked at me.

''It's Ni-ki, he's asking if he can join us?''

''I don't see why not.'' I shrugged and swallowed another spoonful. Sunoo weirdly smiled at my answer making me raise a brow then he returned to the call.

''He said it's okay...alright...bye.''

''You seem happy?'' I asked him after he hung up.

''Nah I just miss hanging out with my other friends.'' He replied and dug in his ice cream again.

''So you're saying that I'm boring?'' I fake scoffed then he threw me a tissue paper. Poor tissue.

''I didn't said that. Each of you are differently but equally special to me...'' Sunoo said and I swear I saw his eyes glisten at one moment. I'm nearly finished with my ice cream but he barely finished halfway. Can't blame myself tho, I love ice cream.

''Sunoo~'' Someone said making us look where it came from, only to see it was Ni-ki. But why does he had to say Sunoo in a cringey way? Ni-ki sat beside Sunoo.

''Hi.'' He greeted me. For someone popular like him, he seems really nice. And I can tell he's the closest to Sunoo next to me. We've been crazily fan boying over his dance videos online which reminds me, I'll guilt-trip Sunoo for not telling me that they're close.